Debts Recovery Tribunals
Q. Which of the following was/were established under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act (RDDBFI Act), 1993?- Published on 16 Feb 17a. DRTs
b. DRATs
c. Both (A) and (B)
d. None of the Above
ANSWER: Both (A) and (B)
The Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRATs) were established under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act (RDDBFI Act), 1993.
With the specific objective to provide expeditious adjudication and recovery of debts due to Banks and Financial Institution.
Government of India has constituted thirty three Debts Recovery Tribunals and five Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals across the country.
Under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions (RDDBFI) Act, 1993 banks approach the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) whereas,
Under Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests (SARFAESI) Act, 2002 borrowers, guarantors, and other any other person aggrieved by any action of the bank can approach the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT).